Can the East Providence Commission stay? Please!
To the editor, So here we are again, we’re in that attention getting spot that seems like the whole world is watching. I have to give this city credit, just when you think things have calmed down and control is back, someone throws that wrench in the works (in this case, it’s the entire tool [...]
Read More →Rumford Parent Advisory Council thanks Spring Fling supporters
To the editor, The Rumford Parent Advisory Council (PAC) held their 4th annual Spring Fling silent auction on April 25 at the Hot Club in Providence. Funds raised help support ongoing activities and special events for students of the Children’s Place ltd. in Rumford. A 50/50 raffle was held along with the silent auction. There [...]
Read More →DEM announces plan for closure of TLA/Pond View plant in East Providence
PROVIDENCE – There’s no mistaking this latest news about the controversial TLA/Pond View recycling plant on Dexter Road in the Rumford section of East Providence. Its days as an active facility, for the time being at the very least, are now officially numbered. Late Thursday, May 9, 2013, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management [...]
Read More →Kettle Point approved, properties sold, zoning measures pass in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — At its meeting Tuesday night, May 7, the East Providence Waterfront Commission voted to approve the proposed Kettle Point residential development project. The property was recently put under agreement by Churchill & Banks, LTD with the site owner, the BP Corporation. Originally used as farmland, the site was sold to Arco and [...]
Read More →East Providence Breast Cancer survivor, sons to triumphantly walk runway at May 11 Gemma Fashion Show
PAWTUCKET — When one hears the phrase “survivor fashion show,” chances are good that he or she expects an event that honors people who overcome a particular disease. With its upcoming Our Heroes Annual Survivor Fashion Show, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is doing exactly that—and more. “Breast cancer affects the entire family, [...]
Read More →Hennessey School students hit their target in support of local cancer patients
EAST PROVIDENCE — Area cancer patients were recently the beneficiaries of some kindness on the part of students at the Hennessey Elementary School in city, who raised $2,500 through the “Pennies for Patients” program. The youngsters collected pennies during the winter and the class that raised the most money, Kerri Vermette’s third graders, collected [...]
Read More →Archaeological dig takes place at former site of historic cemetery off Newport Ave in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Curiosity seekers along with average, everyday motorists and residents alike have been wondering of late what exactly is taking place at a long vacant parcel of land on Newport Avenue in the Rumford section of the city. Rumors of new businesses or homes being built began to swirl, but turns out it’s [...]
Read More →Lucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk, 85, formerly of Riverside
Lucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk, 85, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Mass. She was the wife of the late Capt. Edward C. Krawczyk, USAF. Born in Three Rivers, Texas, Lucy was raised and educated in Texas. She was a longtime resident of Riverside and has been a resident [...]
Read More →Martin Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mr. Frank DeVall, Principal of Martin Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the Third quarter marking period. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, “Summa Cum Laude” (all A’s) 2nd Honors (Magna Cum Laude (all A’s and B’s) and 3rd Honors “Cum Laude” (A’s, B’s and no more than one C). Students [...]
Read More →Riverside Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mr. Stephen Prew, Principal of Riverside Middle School has announced the Honor Roll for the 2012-2013 Third Quarter. Honors are as follows: FIRST HONORS (All A’s) Grade 6: Taylor Babcock, Kylie Bahry, Alison Batty, Emese Benziger, Evan Berger, Donovan DaSilva, Michaela Doro, Olivia DoSoito, Emma Dunn, Cameron Ellinwood, Dylan Enos, Zachary Fanara, [...]
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